‘Biggest-ever’ West PH Sea conference set on arbitral award’s 8th anniversary

MANILA, Philippines—The “biggest-ever” West Philippine Sea conference this year will be held on July 12, marking the 8th anniversary of the 2016 arbitral award.

The conference will see key military leaders, ambassadors, and experts exchanging views on the landmark ruling.

Dindo Manhit, president of Stratbase ADR, one of the organizers of the event along with the embassies of the United States and Australia, said the arbitral a5ward “serves as a reminder of the Philippines’ victory in upholding its sovereign rights and the enduring strength of the rules-based international order.”

Beijing continues to reject the ruling, prompting tensions with Manila, which continues to hold the line in the West Philippine Sea.

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